Femi Kuti and stars of Africa for AMVCA

• Written by  Lawrence Amaku

Legendary Nigerian Afro-beat king, Femi Kuti, joined by his full band, will take to the stage today when the first-ever AfricaMagic Viewers’ Choice Awards is screened live to over 50 countries on the African continent, on DStv and GOtv!
Destined to be a glam night when the stars of Africa come out to shine, the festivities begin at 6:00 Central African time, with an exciting, live, one-hour red carpet pre-show to be hosted by Denrele Edun, alongside AfricaMagic hosts, Helen Paul and Uti Nwachukwu (Jara), Dolapo Oni and Eku Edewor (53 Extra), Lawrence Maleka (StarGist) plus Nic Wang’ondu and Sarah Hassan (Mashariki Mix).
They are expected to whet viewers’ appetite for the show as they chat with the glitterati when making their way into the venue. Viewers are also expected to get a sneak peek at all the hot fashion and fun interviews.
The show proper which will be hosted by Big Brother’s IK Osakioduwa and StarGist leading lady, Vimbai Muntinhiri, kicks off at exactly 7:00 p.m, live from Lagos.
The glittering two and  a half hours gala is being held in association with MultiChoice and is  principally sponsored by Amstel Malta.
Stars such as Chinedu Ikedieze, Desmond Elliot, Fabian Adeoye Lojede, Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Gideon Okeke, Genevieve Nnaji, Ireti Doyle, Jim Iyke, Joseph Benjamin, Lizz Njagah, Majid Michel, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Osas Ighodaro, Richard Mofe Damijo (RMD), Rita Dominic and Stephanie Okereke are all expected to take to the stage to present awards.
M-Net Africa Managing Director, Biola Alabi, is looking forward to today.  “The AfricaMagic team has been focused and working hard to make it an unforgettable, inspiring celebration of African film success and TV talent. It’s our way of showing just how much we value what our artistes, both in front of and behind the scenes, contribute to our lives and the lives of our audiences.”